- Holder
- Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Revision
- 9
- Revised
- September 19, 2022
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Engine
- Certification basis
- CAR 10
- Models
- 4
- Registered
- 2 aircraft
The release keeps the latest revision of each data sheet. Model names are as the data sheet lists them.
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Models · 4
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| RR O-300-C | Formerly Rolls-Royce plc, then Rolls-Royce Limited | |
| RR O-300-A | Formerly Rolls-Royce plc, then Rolls-Royce Limited | |
| RR O-300-D | Formerly Rolls-Royce plc, then Rolls-Royce Limited | |
| RR O-300-B | Formerly Rolls-Royce plc, then Rolls-Royce Limited |
Airworthiness directives · 2
ADs whose products are models on this data sheet, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft
Registry models that point at this data sheet, with their registered aircraft.
STCs approved under this data sheet · 6
STC SE04651CHTo allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22STC SE03309CHInstallation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt applicationSTC SE01966WIUse of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft enginesSTC SE8776SWInstallation of coated cylinders and piston rings.STC SE01943CHAdd the following approved fuels: unleaded automotive gasoline 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4814 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227.STC SE898GLSuperseded by STC SE01943CH. Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index.
What the data sheet says
From the PDF’s text layer, line by line: tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.
E41N
Revision 9
CONTINENTAL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
RR O-300-A, -B, -C, -D
September 19, 2022
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. E4IN
Engines of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of Type Certificate No. E4IN) and other
approved data on file with the Federal Aviation Administration meet the minimum standards for use in certificated aircraft in
accordance with pertinent aircraft data sheets and applicable portions of the Civil Air Regulations provided they are installed,
operated, and maintained as prescribed by the approved manufacturer's manuals and other approved instructions.
Type Certificate Holder Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (Continental®)
2039 South Broad St.
Mobile, Alabama 36615
Type Certificate Holder Record Continental Motors, Inc.
Company name change January 1, 2020 (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.)
Teledyne Continental Motors
Ownership & name change as of April 19, 2011 (Continental Motors, Inc.)
Type Certificate Holder Record: Rolls-Royce transferred ownership to Teledyne Continental Motors on December 12, 1983
Model RR O-300-A, -B, -C, -D
Type 6HOA
Rating, ICAO or ARDC standard atmosphere
Max. continuous hp, rpm, full throttle at
sea level pressure altitude 145-2700
Takeoff hp, rpm, full throttle at sea level
pressure altitude 145-2700
Fuel (min. grade aviation gasoline) 80/87, ASTM D7547 (UL91), ASTM D7547 (UL94)
Lubricating oil Lubricating oils qualified under SAE-J1899 or J1966 are considered
qualified under Continental Spec MHS-24
Oil inlet temperature Oil grade
Below 120°F SAE 20
Over 120°F SAE 40
Bore and stroke, in. 4.0625 X 3.875
Displacement, cu. in. 301
Compression ratio 7.0:1
Weight (dry), lb. 268
C.G. location (with accessories where eligible)
Fwd. of mounting lug rear face, in. 8.1
Below crankshaft, in. 1.6
Propeller shaft, SAE No. See Note 7.
Carburetion Marvel-Schebler MA-3SPA P/N 628945
Page No. 1 2 3
Rev. No. 9 8 8
E4IN 2
Ignition, dual, magnetos Continental SF6LN-12 or S6LN-21, or J. I. Case Model 67 or 2
Continental S6LSC-21 or Slick Electro 664; or 1 ea. Continental S6LN-
200 or -204.
Timing, °BTC Right 26, Left 28
Spark plugs See Note 8.
Oil sump capacity, qt. 8: 7.46 usable at 5° nose-up and 5.6 usable at 5° nose-down;
7.76 usable at 10° nose-up and 3.77 usable at 10° nose-down attitudes
NOTES 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
Certification basis CAR 10 and British Civil Airworthiness Requirements Section C (BCAR
Section C is equivalent to CAR Part 13, effective June 15, 1956, as
amended by 13-1 through 13-3, effective October 1, 1959). Type
Certificate No. E4IN issued April 2, 1963.
Date of application for Type Certificate: May 18, 1962
NOTE 1. Maximum permissible cylinder head, barrel and oil inlet temperatures, 525°F, 290°F, and 225°F
respectively.
Maximum oil inlet temperature limit is 240°F when using Spec. MHS-24 oil SAE No. 50 above 40°F
ambient and SAE No. 30 or 10W30 below 40°F ambient.
NOTE 2. Pressure limit for normal operation:
Fuel at carburetor inlet: For pump system: 1-1/2 to 6 psig
For gravity system: Minimum 11 in. fuel hand differential between
carburetor fuel inlet fitting and float bowl
chamber, maximum 6 psig.
Oil 30 to 40 psig
NOTE 3. The following accessory drive or mounting provisions are available:
Accessory
Type of
Drive
Direction
of
Rotation*
Speed Ratio
to
Crankshaft
Max. Torque
(in.-lb.)
Maximum
Overhang
Moment
(in.-lb.) Continuous Static
Generator Automotive CC 2.035:1 60 500 100
**Starter Automotive C 35.77:1
***Starter Automatic C 24.727:1
engagement
****Vacuum pump AND 20,000 CC 1.545:1 100 800 25
***Fuel pump Automotive 0.500:1
diaphragm
*C - Clockwise viewing drive pad, CC - Counter Clockwise
**Delco-Remy gear reduction drive and starter eligible on all models except O-300-D.
***Delco-Remy starter (Continental P/N 631261) with Continental adapter P/N 630527 eligible on model
O-300-D only.
****Vacuum pump drive available on Model O-300-D only.
NOTE 4. Reserved.
NOTE 5. O-300 series engines are also equipped with crankshaft incorporating one each 5th and 6th order dampers.
3 E4IN
NOTE 6. O-300-B is similar to O-300-A except incorporates crankcase and crankshaft provisions for use of a
hydraulically controllable propeller from the engine oil pressure. O-300-C is identical to O-300-A except
for propeller flange provisions as indicated. O-300-D is similar to O-300-C except for provisions for
Continental right angle automatic engagement starter drive which incorporates a vacuum pump drive.
NOTE 7. Propeller shaft
O-300-A, -B : SAE-AS127 No. 3 flange
O-300-C, -D : ARP502 Type 1 flange 4-7/8 in. o.d. by .31 in. thick with six 1/2 in.
bolt holes in 4 in. diameter circle.
NOTE 8. The following spark plugs and/or those listed in Section 6-4.9 of the latest revision of M-0, Standard Practice
Maintenance Manual are approved on this engine:
AC HSR83IR, SR83IR, SR83P, HSR83P, A88, S88, S88D, HS88, SR88, HSR88, SR88D
Auto Lite BR4, BR4S, BR4SB, H15, SH15, SH15R, SH20A, SH150, SH200A
BG RB485S, RB919SR5, RB955S, 706, 706S
Champion C26S, RC26S, C27, C27S, REM38E, REM38P, REM38W, RHM33P, RHM38W, RED39N,
REM39N, RHD39N, RHM39N, REM40E, RHM40E, D41N, ED4IN, EM4IN, M4IN,
M42E, EM42E
Red Seal SA190, SE190, SJ190, SE230, SJ230
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